A Legacy of Leadership: Who will inherit Ratan Tata’s empire?

By Ishwi Singh  |  First Published Nov 22, 2023, 10:00 AM IST

Tata Group is renowned globally as one of the best business empires. According to some reports, Ratan Tata’s next generation is ready to step in as the new leaders of the company. His nieces, Leah and Maya, and nephew Neville, will be inheriting the business empire.

New Delhi: Ratan Tata, renowned globally for his massive business empire, has been leading Tata Sons for several decades. Under his leadership from 1990 to 2012, Tata Group positioned itself as a powerful force in the business world. According to some reports, Ratan Tata’s next generation is ready to step in as the new leaders of the company. His nieces, Leah and Maya, and nephew Neville, will be inheriting the business empire. 

On 2nd November last year, Noel Tata’s three children, Leah, Maya, and Neville, were appointed to the Tata Medical Centre Trust. The three are preparing for the challenges to succeed Ratan Tata in the business empire. 

Who is Noel Tata?

Noel Tata, born on 1957, is the Chairman of Trent Limited and Tata Investment Corporation. He is also the Managing Director of Tata International and holds the position of Vice Chairman of Titan. He is the son of Naval Tata’s second wife Simone Tata. He has played a significant role in Trent Limited, founded by Simone Tata in 2006. 

Noel Tata is the half-brother of Ratan Tata. He secured a position in Tata Medical Centre Trust in the year 2019. He was appointed as a trustee of Sir Dorabji Tata Trust in 2022. He is the father of Leah Tata, Maya Tata, and Neville Tata. 

Leah Tata’s background

Leah Tata is Noel Tata’s eldest daughter. She earned her degree in marketing from IE Business School, Madrid, Spain. She commenced her professional journey with Taj Hotel Resorts and Palaces in the year 2006. After gaining experience, she earned significant roles and currently oversees operations at the Taj Group of Hotels. 

Maya Tata’s background

Noel Tata’s daughter Maya Tata pursued her education at Bayes Business School and Warwick University in Britain. She began her professional career with Tata Opportunities Fund, a subsidiary of Tata Capital. After the closure of TCF, she transitioned to Tata Digital. Maya’s mother, Aloo Mistry is the daughter of billionaire Pallonji Mistry, making her the niece of Cyrus Mistry, who previously served as the Chairman of the Tata Group.

Neville Tata’s background

Neville Tata is Noel Tata’s youngest son. He completed his studies from Bayes Business School. Presently, he manages operations of hyperlocal food for the retail chain Trent Limited. Companies like Westside, Star Bazar, Landmark, and Zudio stores are operated under Trent Limited.

Tata Group Trust was established in May 2011. Leah, Maya, and Neville Tata’s roles in the Trust are seen as a step towards taking the company to new heights.

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